The Town FilesHuerfano County, Colorado
6,972 people. The median home is worth $247,800 (typical Colorado town: $471,100) and the median household earns $52,526.
Towns in Huerfano County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsenburg | 3,049 | $147,300 | $51,474 | 41.8 |
People and housing
| Huerfano County | Typical Colorado town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,800 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $838 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $52,526 | $86,246 |
| Median age | 55.3 | 40.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
1,830 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,374 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 2,078 storm events in Huerfano County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Huerfano County has been included in 10 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| June 28, 2018 | Fire | FM-5246: Spring Creek Fire |
| June 21, 2013 | Fire | FM-5030: East Peak Fire |
| January 7, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3271: Snow |
| January 8, 2006 | Fire | FM-2613: Mauricio Canyon Fire |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).